Language as a Barrier or a Boon to Funding Progress
A 2013 study by Grantmakers for Southern Progress (GSP) titled As the South Goes: Philanthropy and Social Justice in the US South states “The choice… More on this post
Research & Health
Summary Report to the Field #4: Foundations Supporting Rural Leadership Programs
This the fourth blog post in a series of short summaries describing contributions to the philanthropic field as part of… More on this post
National Rural Health Day Webinar
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health has provided a recording and slide presentation that focuses on National… More on this post
Intimate Partner Violence: Wait, how many People Experience it?
Look at five women you know. Which one of them has or will experience severe physical violence from an intimate… More on this post
Multi-Part Series Examines Factors Driving Rural Health
The Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC) has released a 7-part series dubbed “Making Connections”. This series highlights many public health… More on this post
Investing in Rural America
Steve Moore, Executive Director of M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, wrote We Cannot Neglect Investing in Rural Idaho or Rural America… More on this post
Surgeon General Requesting Comments on Rural Social Determinants Perspectives by November 5th
The Office of the Surgeon General has issued a call to action for professionals and organizations on the topic of… More on this post
On the Ground Practice
What if Foundations Moved from Grant Theories to on the Ground Practice? written by Clara Miller explores the concept of… More on this post
Summary Report to the Field #3: State and Regional Philanthropy Serving Organizations and Rural-Focused Activity
This is the third in a series of brief summaries representing contributions to the philanthropic field as part of the… More on this post
Stress, Rest, and Performance
On May 6th, 1954, Roger Bannister, a physician—neurologist to be exact—accomplished what was believed to be, at the time, an… More on this post